1975 MGB GT

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Highlights

Smart restored car in stand-out Bracken
Professional chrome bumper conversion
Thick history file including clutch by Oselli
Gorgeous restored example
1,860cc ‘fast road’ engine
Power steering conversion

The Appeal

A good MGB GT is like an old friend: interesting, dependable and thoroughly familiar and comfortable. No wonder that good examples remain in demand and perfect for weekend jaunts or longer road trips.

This very tidy ‘75 in stand-out Bracken has been professionally converted to chrome bumper trim and has a ‘fast road’ 1,860cc engine and power steering conversion that improves its modern day usability. The list of work is extensively and carefully documented in the photographs, including a clutch replacement by specialists Oselli. It totalls an impressive £15,000, much of it between 2015 and 2018.

In very smart condition and benefitting from those mechanical enhancements, this is a great example of one of classic motoring’s most practical and usable GTs.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 11th July 1975
Only seven registered keepers
Fully restored between 2015 and 2018
Photographic record of rebuild, respray and engine work
UK V5C
Tax and MOT exempt
The most recent MOT was until 27th April 2024 with no advisories
Huge file of invoices and receipts from restoration and subsequent maintenance
Lots of old MOT certificates
Large file of historic invoices and bills
Original old V5 and owner’s handbook
Haynes manual and parts catalogue
Invoices for more recent work in recent years totalling over £15,000
This includes a £4,500 bodywork restoration bill
Clutch replaced and power steering fitted by Oselli

The Condition

Extensively restored by specialists and summarised above
Smart Bracken paintwork and chrome bumper conversion
Remains in very good condition with solid bodywork and great paintwork
Ribbed velour seats with head restraints
Three-spoke sports steering wheel
Period 1980s Philips radio-cassette
Very good carpets and door cards
Black crackle-finish dashboard
Later-style rotary heater controls
Webasto roof in working order
Rubber MGB tailored floor mats
Spare wheel and tool kit
Repainted in original Leyland Bracken at a cost of over £4,500
New panels and floors all-round
Appears excellent underneath
All chrome and trim in excellent condition
Rostyle sports wheels with good tyres all round
No structural advisories on last MOT

The Mechanics

1,860cc ‘Fast Road’ B-Series engine supplied and fitted by Moto-Build in Surrey
Four-speed manual gearbox
Switchable overdrive on third and fourth
Oselli power steering conversion making the car more usable as a day-to-day vehicle
Vendor reports that the car starts and runs well and is extremely usable
Clutch replaced by Oselli
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT

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Auction Details

Year 1975
Make MG
Model MGB
Colour
Engine size 1860
Seller Type Private
Town Harrow
County London
Country United Kingdom
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Bidding history

7 Bids from 4 bidders

astjf29•••• £5,000 13/09/24
matt-em•••• £4,850 12/09/24
Redadai•••• £4,700 12/09/24
matt-em•••• £4,250 11/09/24
bosey16•••• £4,000 10/09/24
bosey16•••• £3,000 10/09/24
bosey16•••• £2,500 10/09/24

Comments

Redadai••••

bidder

1 day ago

Can I ask further question? Has the ride height been adjusted and has an improved handling kit been fitted, an updated anti roll bar front or rear?

robert2••••

seller

12 hours ago

It is standard for the year but can be lowered for an earlier look quite easy too. not handling kit added as far as i know

Woodsy9••••

1 day ago

Please can you advise: * How long have you owned it and what is the reason for sale? * Was the engine removed and the engine bay repainted at the time of the bodywork was refurbed? * does it have electronic ignition, and if so which brand, e.g. 123? * Are the gearbox/overdrive original and if so has it been overhauled/rebuilt? * has it been rewired? * do all instruments work correctly? * Are there upgrades to the suspension? if so, please give details * Underside pictures needed - can you arrange for these to be added to the listing together with details of all work undertaken particularly to the common problem area , e.g rear spring hangers, jacking points, inner &outer sills etc * what work has been done to the interior, e.g. seat refurbishment, carpets, door cards, headlining, rear seat etc? * does the sunroof leak, is the wind deflector fully functional, and is it easy to open/close?

robert2••••

seller

16 hours ago

yes it has electronic ignition gearbox again i do know engine only has 6000 miles on it new 1860 fast road engine replaced 2016 engine bay original not repainted for some reason.

christo••••

2 days ago

Is the ride height standard or could it be lowered?

robert2••••

seller

1 day ago

It is standard for the year but can be lowered for an earlier look quite easy too.

matt-em••••

bidder

3 days ago

although MOT not required I would feel much more confident with my bidding if it has a current MOT as location is too far for return journey at th4e moment.

robert2••••

seller

3 days ago

Hi Matt it will pass an mot and if required i will get it one for the winning bidder before purchase

JM_NW••••

4 days ago

What sort of bhp is this 1860 fast road engine producing?

robert2••••

seller

4 days ago

To be honest I don't know it's faster for sure I have had two other mgb gts

Redadai••••

bidder

6 days ago

May I ask if pictures of the the underside of the car could be published please? Also according to the Gov Website the MOT has expired or has the garage omitted to update the information. Thank you, John.